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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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